Plant Controller

NEW Full Time As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters' innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics.

Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters' passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

Advancing the world of health is our Purpose, and it's no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us-from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of Med Tech products per year-to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

• Oversees all planning, reporting, and analysis of Standard Product Costing, Manufacturing Variances, Inventory and its component parts.
• Develops standard costs
• Maintains fixed assets
• Ensures reserves calculated appropriately.
• Ensures manufacturing performance is accurately reported.
• Partners with the Manufacturing Directors and Plant Leadership Team to optimize finance related operational decisions, ensure appropriate financial/accounting rigor, introduce process discipline as needed, and safeguard company assets.
• Drives continuous financial improvement through Gross Profit analysis, Inventory analysis, New Product and Discontinuation Analysis, and Spending analysis.
• Ensures that financial reports and records are prepared in compliance with US GAAP and company financial policies.
• Ensures that financial controls are maintained and that the requirements of the Sarbanes/Oxley Act are met.
• Assists both internal and external auditors with their periodic review of financial records and implementing agreed upon recommendations related to areas of responsibility resulting from the audit findings.
• Reviews and monitors capital expenditure and lease agreements for proper compliance with company policies and procedure. This includes the review and approval of all Capital Appropriation Requests (CB-2's) and tracking and reporting of construction in progress in addition to the capitalization of assets.
• Actively supports Continuous Improvement efforts by leading and/or participating in blitzes and projects as required.
• Actively attends and participating in the Site Leadership meetings and initiatives, whenever requested.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of relevant progressive accounting AND finance experience in a manufacturing environment including experience associated with:
  • manufacturing operations
  • product costing
  • manufacturing variance analysis and inventory control
  • financial analysis
  • budgeting & forecasting experience
• ERP and EPM experience
• Proven ability to improve controls and influence decisions through accounting knowledge and data driven financial analysis.
• Must be highly proficient with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, macros, vlookups, index-match, indirect references, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with management of all levels.
• Knowledge of corporate accounting policies and procedures.
• Determined, proactive, and seeking continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, matrixed, challenging environment with strong attention to detail.

• Proven ability to lead and serve as an effective team member in a large organization including planning, developing,…